Description
This Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Cheese tortellini is tossed with fresh pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and diced red onion for a vibrant and satisfying pasta salad.
Ingredients
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Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
Pesto:
- 1 cup pesto
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Marinated Mozzarella Balls:
- 1 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Instructions
- Boil Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not overcook!
- Rinse and Cool: Drain and rinse tortellini under cold water until cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine tortellini with pesto, cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and red onion. Toss well to coat.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
